Custom Competition Swimsuit in Recycled Cotton with Smocking

Custom Competition Swimsuit — Recycled Cotton with Smocking

We build competition swimsuit programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Recycled Cotton version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, smocking and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.

Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• Yarn Dyeing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flocking — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Recycled Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with smocking applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Music Bands and Touring — competition swimsuit uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Laboratories and Pharma — competition swimsuit uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Yoga and Pilates Studios — competition swimsuit uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — competition swimsuit uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Veterinary Clinics — competition swimsuit uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control

Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so competition swimsuit batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

How is shipping handled?

We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.

Can you match a specific colour?

Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 200 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.

Start your competition swimsuit programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.